Question

Jina is running for president of the chess club, and she received 28 votes. There are 40 members in the club. What percentage of the club members voted for Jina?

Answer 1

70%

Explanation:

To find the percentage, turn 28/40 into a fraction:

28

------------

40

Then, keep simplifying it, or dividing it by the GCF.

28 14 7

------------ ----> ----------- ----> -----------

40 20 10

7/10 in a percentage is 70 percent since 7/10 can turn into 70/100

Answer 2

70% of the members voted for Jina.

Explanation:

votes : members

28 : 40

70 : 100

70% of the members voted for Jina.